The University of Texas at Austin
Research Associate – Nixon Lab, College of Pharmacy
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Research Associate – Nixon Lab, College of Pharmacy
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Position:
Research Associate – Nixon Lab, College of Pharmacy
Hiring Department:
College of Pharmacy
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Schedule:
40 hours per week
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Job Details:
This position may perform work both in-person and remotely, as determined by supervisor and the needs of the college. The position may occasionally be required to work additional hours or weekends as needed to complete time-sensitive projects or facilitate research and discovery.
Purpose The Research Associate reports to Dr. Kimberly Nixon, Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology in the College of Pharmacy to support and contribute to the research mission of the Nixon neuropharmacology laboratory.
Responsibilities
Plan and carry out experiments
Scholarly inquiry – immerse in literature, write up experimental results and manuscripts
Contribute to lab management
Work as part of a team to create the alcohol model
Supervise and manage undergraduates as well as laboratory technicians as needed
Professional development training
Additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
PhD and at least 5 years of demonstrated experience with animal models of alcohol use disorder, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, learning behavior and at least 1 year of experience with electrophysiology.
Proficiency in immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, electrophysiology, ELISAs, assays of fear conditioning behavior and Morris water maze, as well as strong oral and written scientific communication.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD and at least 6 years experience with binge models of alcohol exposure, use of an Analox for determination of blood ethanol concentrations, tissue processing and conduct of ELISAs and brain histological methods including fluorescent immunohistochemistry, brightfield and confocal microscopy, and strong written and oral communication skills.
Ideal candidate manages projects and people, supervises and conducts scientific research, writes manuscripts, presents data, and contributes to grant applications.
Experience working at UT Austin
Salary $65,000+ depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work in extreme temperatures
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Working with animals
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Lifting and moving
Required Materials
CV
3 work references with their contact information
Letter of interest
Important: You will be prompted to submit your Resume/CV in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials as listed above will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Position:
Research Associate – Nixon Lab, College of Pharmacy
Hiring Department:
College of Pharmacy
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Schedule:
40 hours per week
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Job Details:
This position may perform work both in-person and remotely, as determined by supervisor and the needs of the college. The position may occasionally be required to work additional hours or weekends as needed to complete time-sensitive projects or facilitate research and discovery.
Purpose The Research Associate reports to Dr. Kimberly Nixon, Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology in the College of Pharmacy to support and contribute to the research mission of the Nixon neuropharmacology laboratory.
Responsibilities
Plan and carry out experiments
Scholarly inquiry – immerse in literature, write up experimental results and manuscripts
Contribute to lab management
Work as part of a team to create the alcohol model
Supervise and manage undergraduates as well as laboratory technicians as needed
Professional development training
Additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
PhD and at least 5 years of demonstrated experience with animal models of alcohol use disorder, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, learning behavior and at least 1 year of experience with electrophysiology.
Proficiency in immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, electrophysiology, ELISAs, assays of fear conditioning behavior and Morris water maze, as well as strong oral and written scientific communication.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD and at least 6 years experience with binge models of alcohol exposure, use of an Analox for determination of blood ethanol concentrations, tissue processing and conduct of ELISAs and brain histological methods including fluorescent immunohistochemistry, brightfield and confocal microscopy, and strong written and oral communication skills.
Ideal candidate manages projects and people, supervises and conducts scientific research, writes manuscripts, presents data, and contributes to grant applications.
Experience working at UT Austin
Salary $65,000+ depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work in extreme temperatures
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Working with animals
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Lifting and moving
Required Materials
CV
3 work references with their contact information
Letter of interest
Important: You will be prompted to submit your Resume/CV in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials as listed above will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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